On the 26th, in a game against the San Francisco Giants, Matsui started in left and batted 4th. He had one chance in the outfield (fly ball in the third) and made the play without any major difficulties. Matsui was taken out after 4 innings.

Akinori Iwamurastarted at second and batted lead-off against the Toronto Blue Jays on the 27th. He went 1-for-3: strike out, ground out to first, single to center. Iwamura was taken out of the game in the 7th on defense.

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Kazuo Matsuistarted at second and batted second against the Tampa Bay Rays on the 27th. He went 1-for-4: strike out, ground out to second, single to center, fly out to the pitcher. He was was removed from the game in the 9th on defense.

Koji Ueharadid some running for the first time since hurting his left hamstring. He lightly ran three 30-meter sets. Uehara also played some catch (both 60 meters and at the same distance between home and the rubber).